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(Eastaboga, AL – July 3, 2025) – Fireworks won’t just be in the sky this weekend—Crate Racin’ USA is bringing a Fourth of July weekend full of high-octane action to Xtreme Speedway in Danville, Alabama. The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series is locked and loaded for Round 5 of the 2025 season, and fans are in for a two-night racing spectacular on July 4th and 5th. The celebration kicks off tonight, with an open practice session from 6:00 to 10:00 PM for all...more

(Eastaboga, AL – June 28, 2025) – Persistent rain and more storms on the horizon have forced officials with Dixie Speedway and Crate Racin’ USA to postpone Saturday night’s Independence Day Celebration event at the historic 3/8-mile clay oval in Woodstock, Georgia. Unpredictable weather patterns and heavy rain from Friday night led to the postponement of Saturday’s racing program at Dixie Speedway. With overnight showers and more scattered storms expected throughout the afternoon and evening,...more

(Eastaboga, AL – June 25, 2025) – Following a 49-day break, the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series made its highly anticipated return this past weekend at I-75 Raceway. The series picked up right where it left off, with Cory Hedgecock parking it in Victory Lane for the 24th time in his storied career, taking the win in the JT Kerr Memorial. It marked his sixth career victory in the event, having previously won it five times at 411 Motor Speedway before its...more

(Sweetwater, TN – June 21, 2025) – East Tennessee’s own Cory Hedgecock continued to etch his name in Crate Racin’ USA history Saturday night, claiming his sixth career JT Kerr Memorial victory in dominant fashion at I-75 Raceway. Hedgecock used an early-race pass and flawless navigation through lapped traffic to lead 56 of the 60 laps and earn the $10,000 payday in front of a hometown crowd. Starting on the outside of the front row, Hedgecock went toe-to-toe with current series points leader...more

(Eastaboga, AL - June 18, 2025) It's been well over 40 days since the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series took the checkered flag at Swainsboro Raceway back in May, that streak ends this weekend in Sweetwater, Tennessee as the series comes to the I-75 Raceway this Friday and Saturday night! It will be the eight-time all-time the series has visited the I-75 Raceway in east Tennessee, but it will be the first time the series has sanctioned the JT Kerr Memorial...more

(Eastaboga, AL – June 17, 2025) – The inaugural Jimmy “Pup” Thomas Memorial scheduled for this Thursday night at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN, has been postponed due to an unfavorable weather forecast. According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are expected Thursday morning, with thunderstorms becoming likely in the afternoon and evening hours. The forecast currently shows a 70% chance of rain for much of the day and night, leaving officials no choice but to...more

(Eastaboga, AL – June 6, 2025) – With a strong threat of severe weather looming, Crate Racin’ USA officials, in conjunction with Tazewell Speedway, have made the difficult decision to postpone the Inaugural Jimmy “Pup” Thomas Memorial, originally scheduled for this Saturday night. The event has now been rescheduled for Thursday, June 19, and will now pay $7,500-to-win, setting the stage for a high-stakes East Tennessee Double-Header weekend, alongside the J.T. Kerr Memorial at I-75 Raceway on...more

(Eastaboga, AL – June 2, 2025) – After a month-long break, America’s Leader in Racing is set to return to action this weekend with a highly anticipated visit to East Tennessee’s iconic Tazewell Speedway. The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series will honor the late Jimmy “Pup” Thomas with a special $10,000-to-win feature event on Saturday, June 7, in the inaugural Jimmy “Pup” Thomas Memorial. It’s been 30 days since the series last saw the green flag at...more

(Eastaboga, AL - May 29, 2025) — The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series’ highly anticipated two-night race weekend at Senoia Raceway has been canceled. With an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms today, along with an identical forecast for Friday, both track and series officials have made the difficult decision to call off this weekend’s events. The canceled weekend was slated to include a $5,000-to-win feature on Saturday night and twin $1,500-to-win...more

(Eastaboga, AL - May 8, 2025) - Due to an unfavorable weather forecast calling for a high probability of rain and thunderstorms throughout the Southeast this weekend, the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series event originally scheduled for this weekend at Waycross Motor Speedway has been officially postponed. Forecasts are currently predicting a 70%–90% chance of rain and thunderstorms across the region, with isolated storms expected in the morning, followed by...more